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Appliances and consumer electronic maker Samsung India is planning a comeback into the residential air-conditioner market, which witnessed unprecedented sales growth in summer this year.
The company is planning to launch over a dozen models of inverter ACs for its 2025 lineup in the next few weeks, expanding the total number of stock-keeping units (SKUs) to 15-16, an industry insider told PTI.
Its room air conditioner (RAC) will have Samsung's DNA of smart features such as its propriety Bespoke AI solutions, targeting consumers looking to buy premium ACs and extra features, he said.
A decade back, Samsung was the second-largest player in the RAC segment, having over 15 per cent market share in the 2014-15 fiscal year. However, Samsung lost steam in the segment after the company diverted its resources and energy to high-growth areas such as mobile phones, smart TVs, LED displays, etc.
The Indian appliances market is witnessing a trend of premiumisation, where consumers are picking u

The company is planning to launch over a dozen models of inverter ACs for its 2025 lineup in the next few weeks, expanding the total number of stock-keeping units (SKUs) to 15-16

The standalone health insurance company is an associate of Aditya Birla Capital and with this acquisition of the shares through rights issue

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The regulator had sought "expressions of interest" (EoI) in July to build home-grown satellite constellations as part of a broader strategy to monetize the sector and ensure data sovereignty

Both Rashid's counsel and the NIA had agreed to keep the matter in the current court. In addition to the NIA's case, the special judge had suggested moving a related money laundering case

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday greeted citizens on the eve of Christmas and hoped that the "forces of trust and forgiveness" will be strengthened around the world, bringing people closer to each other.
"As we celebrate this sacred day, let us imbibe Jesus Christ's message of love and harmony in our lives. His teachings of brotherhood and welfare of all continue to light the path to a better world. This festival inspires us to foster unity and peace," she said.
In this season of peace, "I hope the forces of trust and forgiveness will be strengthened around the world, bringing people closer to each other," Murmu said.
The President extended her heartiest greetings and best wishes to all Indians, especially Christians, according to a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

The President extended her heartiest greetings and best wishes to all Indians, especially Christians, according to a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan

Job creation, improving farm productivity, and mobilising public funds for infrastructure development were some of the issues that figured during the interaction between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and economists ahead of the 2025-26 Union Budget.
The Prime Minister on Tuesday met eminent economists and sectoral experts at NITI Aayog to hear their views and suggestions for the upcoming Budget.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Budget for 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha on February 1, 2025.
According to an official statement, the Prime Minister emphasised that Viksit Bharat can be achieved through a fundamental change in mindset, which is focused towards making India developed by 2047.
The participants shared their views on several issues, including navigating challenges posed by global economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions, strategies to enhance employment particularly among the youth, and create sustainable job opportunities across ...

Prime Minister Modi emphasised that Viksit Bharat can be achieved through a fundamental change in mindset, which is focused towards making India developed by 2047

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BS Views of the week: Rice export curbs, freebies, climate change, and more

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